Nikita Zoulis

Blending Heritage and Modernity

Chef Nikita’s Greek background means food has always been central to his culture. That Mediterranean influence is sprinkled across his cooking. Each dish showcases bold flavors and fresh ingredients, with an emphasis on bringing people together. Focusing on creativity, he keeps evolving his culinary influences with contemporary twists, ensuring innovative meals.

Experience Across the Board

After training at the HTA School of Culinary Arts, Chef Nikita spent years working through different food industry settings. Fine-dining restaurants honed his precision and plating. High-volume operations built his unmissable knack for quality under pressure. Catering work tapped into his ability to remain flexible and quick-thinking in the bustle of a kitchen. Each role added something to his impressive repertoire.

An Elevated Evening at Cape Town’s Best Rooftop Restaurant

September 30, 2025

Back Share You enter an unassuming skyrise, slap-bang in the middle of Cape Town’s bustling metropolis, with zero expectations… One elevator ride later, and you’re transported to a place like no other: Utopia. With panoramic views of the gorgeous Mother City, from a vantage point that can only be described as idyllic, this restaurant exudes charisma. Described by a patron as “a little slice of paradise in the heart of the CBD,” picture Table Mountain, Lion’s Head, and the sprawling Atlantic ocean, all within eye’s view. Perched on the rooftop, bathed in golden-hour light, we knew the night that lay before us was sure to be dazzling and bright. Expert Chef The Chef With the Mostess Cue Nikita Zoulis, the new chef on the Utopia block, and his otherworldly Summer Menu. Having reimagined and reinvigorated the offerings, executive chef Nikita and his French-born sous chef, Nutroune, served an outstanding Mediterranean-style